Untitled 

Alevtyna Kakhidze made this untitled drawing with pen and ink on paper. The use of humble materials aligns with her conceptual approach. Kakhidze’s compositions are simple, yet rich with social commentary. The loose application of ink suggests spontaneity, in keeping with the issues raised here. We see a figure who seems to have just stepped out of a copy machine, wearing a dress and bow tie. Standing next to a pile of papers, with a sign to change gender roles, and the boss asking for copies, the artist engages with societal expectations and identity, while hinting at the repetitive, often dehumanizing nature of labor. The crudeness of the drawing emphasizes the point. Ultimately, Kakhidze's art encourages us to reflect on how labor and capitalism intersect with our identities, highlighting the societal structures that shape our lived experiences. It reminds us that art can emerge from the simplest of means, and that process and materials can convey powerful messages about who we are and how we engage with the world.